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M315 YBD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 7 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Rear stop light requires adjustment

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,087 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,258 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 34,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 14,033 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 14,033 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,886 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,827 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Mar 2009 13,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

front brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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M315 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M315 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M315 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 7 August 1994.

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